da dobrowin： Highly-regarded Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim has revealed his son wants him to snub a touted move to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool this summer.

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Amorim linked with LiverpoolManager focused on Sporting successReveals son wants him to stayWHAT HAPPENED?

The Sporting CP manager has been installed as the frontrunner to replace outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp this summer, but he strongly refuted claims he has reached a verbal agreement to take up the soon-to-be vacant role at Anfield. While he is focused on leading Sporting to the Liga Portugal title, the 39-year-old admitted what his son's priorities are.

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When asked whether the fans would prefer Sporting to be league champions or for him to stay at the club, he replied: "Both! Even my son asks me for both things, but the important thing is for Sporting to be champions. That's what the fans want and that's what we fight for."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The young manager is attracting a growing number of admirers following his work in Portuguese football. He has already won the Taca de Liga multiple times, the Primeira Liga once, and this season they are favourites to win a domestic double, too. Opportunities like Liverpool do not come along very often, so the ex-midfielder has a big decision to make this summer.

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While speculation over his future will continue to rumble on, Amorim's Sporting side, who sit seven points clear at the top of the league ahead of Benfica, next host Vitoria SC in the Portuguese top flight on Sunday.